Maisie's heart skipped a beat as she softly agreed and ended the call.

Later, Graham called. As usual, he sounded rushed. Checking the time, Maisie realized a whole day had passed since she had last spoken to him.

In a hushed tone, Maisie asked, "Graham, don't you think there's something—" She stopped herself before the words "not quite normal between us" escaped.

Graham paused as if something had just clicked. "Maisie, are you facing difficulties over there?"

"No," she replied, forcing a smile. "I've moved to a new place."

"Oh."

"Next time you visit, don't go to the old place," she said.

a promotion?" Graham chuckled. "Or a raise?

exhaled deeply. It felt like she and

keep you any longer. I'm a bit

night on his end, so what could he be busy

"Graham, I—"

interrupted, his voice sounding rushed. "I'll call you in a couple of days. I'll return at the beginning of next month. We can discuss our wedding plans by then. Is that

with a nod,

but she was sure there was a problem. Perhaps

gazed at the sea through the window,

on the weekend, but he wasn't alone. He brought Persephone

acting like a lively young rabbit.

hand and laughed. "Hush, I'm still cooking!" "Ms. Squire, what delicious food are you making for

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